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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Weir what was Mary's life goal that was a crowning achievement?
(a) To follow England's "manifest destiny."
(b) To allow all religions as "one faith."
(c) To eradicate "traitors" from the kingdom.
(d) To bring England back to the "true faith."

2. Where did Mary and Philip go in April 1555 to await the birth of their child?
(a) Whitehall.
(b) Tower of London.
(c) Hampton Court.
(d) Manor at Oxford.

3. Where did Stephen Gardiner want Elizabeth kept while others were reluctant because they believed she would soon take the throne after her sister's death?
(a) The Tower.
(b) Manor of Oxford.
(c) Greenwich.
(d) Whitehall.

4. In her final days, how was Queen Mary perceived by the public?
(a) She was beloved.
(b) She was understood.
(c) She was admired.
(d) She was unpopular.

5. On what date was Queen Mary officially betrothed to Philip of Spain?
(a) March 2, 1554.
(b) March 17, 1554.
(c) March 6, 1554.
(d) March 28, 1554.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the tradition for queens and kings as they awaited the birth of their child?

2. According to Weir, what did Mary most likely suffer from that accounted for her not giving birth?

3. How did the doctors and midwives attempt to comfort Mary about not delivering by the end of May?

4. How did Philip of Spain feel about his new bride Mary?

5. How did Mary feel about her husband Philip of Spain, according to Weir?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the atmosphere at Hampton court when Mary and Philip arrived to await the birth of their first child?

2. What was the purpose of the Counter-Reformation, and what did it do?

3. Why did Mary retract Jane Grey's privileges at the Tower, and under what condition did she offer her a reprieve?

4. What choice did Mary make after Philip was excommunicated?

5. Why did Charles V put forth Philip of Spain as a candidate for marriage to Queen Mary?

6. Why was the Protestant rebellion squelched by Mary, and what did it signify for her councilors?

7. What was the Act for the Renewing of Three Statues made for the Punishment of Heresies, and how was it significant?

8. What actions did Parliament's first session enact after Mary was crowned, and why were they significant?

9. Why did Parliament repeal the Act of Supremacy, passed under Henry VIII, and who returned to England following its repeal?

10. What personal disadvantages did Mary have as Queen of England, and what did this foretell for her future reign?

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